Introduction to Breast Imaging
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Course Overview
Course Content
Credits
* AMA PRA Category 1™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ACCME, ARDMS, CCI, and Sonography Canada.
Course Details
- Duration
- 1.00 hour
- Released
- Nov 15, 2023
- Last Review
- Dec 9, 2024
- Expires
- Dec 8, 2027
Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Accurately Identify Breast Anatomy and Breast Structures
Analyze the anatomical breast knowledge to recognize normal vs abnormal breast tissue in breast imaging.
Compare Breast Cancer Epidemiology and Key Risk Factors in the context of patient history and screening guidelines.
Evaluate mammographic images and distinguish normal and abnormal findings in different types of mammograms.
Using the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) assessment categories, formulate a plan while evaluating the implications of each category for patient management and follow-up
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.
Faculty & Disclosure
Faculty
David W. McNaul, MD
Board-certified Fellowship-Trained Dedicated Breast Radiologist
Inspire Radiology, Castle Rock, Colorado
Disclosure
Accreditation
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Sonographers: These credits are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.
